As I write this, its summer here in France and the swelter temperature is high enough that sometimes it's tough to think, let alone work. So, let's talk about vacation.

Moving into a Product leadership role or further up the leadership ladder is an exciting time. For many people, though, the celebration can be short-lived as questions about what comes next and a nagging sense of self doubt often emerges.

To me, an authentic leadership foundation is an internal structure built from your  principles, ideas, tenets and values that guide your actions and reactions as a leader. 

I recently worked with a client to create a dual-track Product Management career path that included a focus on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership skills - like self-awareness, empathy, self-compassion, and giving and receiving feedback - as well as functional/product skills like business acumen, customer experience and innovation.